2000 DODGE NEON bulb

(2) Install the front position lamp socket in the
headlamp module (Fig. 6).
(3) Install the protective rubber boot in its original
position.
(4) Install the headlamp module in the vehicle.
Refer to the Headlamp Module removal and installa-
tion procedure in this group.
FRONT FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle on a hoist or position a
creeper under the front of the vehicle.
(2) Remove the front air dam retaining fasteners
and remove the air dam from the vehicle.
(3) Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connector by
reaching between the front fascia and the lower clo-
sure panel.
(4) Rotate the fog lamp bulb one-quarter turn and
pull straight from the lamp assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the fog lamp bulb in the lamp assembly.
(2) Connect the fog lamp electrical connector.
(3) Verify lamp operation.
(4) Install the front air dam and retaining fasten-
ers.
HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the appropriate headlamp module from
the vehicle. Refer to the Headlamp Module removal
and installation procedure in this group.
(2) Pull back the protective rubber boot from the
headlamp module (Fig. 7).
(3) Depress and slide the headlamp bulb retaining
clip to the side to unlock the headlamp bulb from the
headlamp module (Fig. 7).
(4) Pull the headlamp bulb straight from the mod-
ule (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of the halogen
bulb with fingers or other possibly oily surfaces,
reduced bulb life will result.
(1) Install the headlamp bulb in the headlamp
module (Fig. 9) and secure in place with the metal
retaining clip (Fig. 10).
(2) Install the protective rubber boot in its original
position (Fig. 10).
(3) Install the headlamp module in the vehicle.
Refer to the Headlamp Module removal and installa-
tion procedure in this group.
Fig. 6 Front Position Lamp
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB
2 ± FRONT POSITION LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 7 Headlamp Bulb
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB RETAINING CLIP
2 ± HEADLAMP BULB
3 ± PROTECTIVE BOOT
4 ± HEADLAMP MODULE
8L - 6 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULBS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the license plate lamp retaining screws
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Removing Headlamp Bulb
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB
2 ± FRONT POSITION LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 9 Installing Headlamp Bulb
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB
2 ± FRONT POSITION LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 10 Headlamp Bulb
1 ± HEADLAMP BULB RETAINING CLIP
2 ± HEADLAMP BULB
3 ± PROTECTIVE BOOT
4 ± HEADLAMP MODULE
Fig. 11 Rear License Plate Lamps
1 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
2 ± REAR BUMPER COVER
3 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMP RETAINING SCREWS
PLLAMPS 8L - 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(2) Remove the lamp through the opening in the
rear bumper cover.
(3) Remove the lamp socket from the lamp assem-
bly. Rotate and pull the socket straight from the
lamp assembly.
(4) Pull the bulb straight from the lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align and install the bulb in the lamp socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the lamp socket in the lamp assembly.
(4) Install the lamp through the opening in the
rear bumper cover.
(5) Hold the lamp assembly in position with your
hand until both retaining screws are started.
(6) Tighten the lamp retaining screws (Fig. 9).
REAR FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the appropriate (2) rear fog lamp
retaining screws (Fig. 13).
(2) Pull the lamp assembly from the rear bumper
cover (Fig. 14).
(3) Rotate and pull the lamp socket from the lamp
housing (Fig. 14).
(4) Pull the bulb from its socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align the bulb with its socket and install.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Push and rotate the lamp socket into the lamp
housing (Fig. 15).
Fig. 12 Rear License Plate Lamps
1 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMPS
2 ± REAR BUMPER COVER
3 ± LICENSE PLATE LAMP RETAINING SCREWS
Fig. 13 Rear Fog Lamps
1 ± REAR FOG LAMPS
2 ± LAMP RETAINING SCREWS
Fig. 14 Rear Fog Lamp
1 ± REAR FOG LAMP
2 ± REAR FOG LAMP SOCKET
8L - 8 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(4) Push the rear fog lamp assembly into the
bumper cover and install the (2) retaining screws
(Fig. 16).
SIDE REPEATER LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and pushpins securing the
appropriate front wheel splash shield. Reach between
the fender and splash shield to access the rear of the
side repeater lamp. Depress the top and bottom
retaining tabs to release the lamp from the fender
(Fig. 17).
(2) Rotate the side repeater lamp socket clockwise
and remove the lamp from the lamp housing
(Fig. 18).
(3) Pull the lamp bulb from the lamp socket.
Fig. 15 Rear Fog Lamp
1 ± REAR FOG LAMP
2 ± REAR FOG LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 16 Rear Fog Lamps
1 ± REAR FOG LAMPS
2 ± LAMP RETAINING SCREWS
Fig. 17 Side Repeater Lamp Retaining Tabs
1 ± RETAINING TABS
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
3 ± FENDER
Fig. 18 Side Repeater Lamp Socket
1 ± BULB SOCKET
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
PLLAMPS 8L - 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the side repeater lamp bulb in its
socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the lamp socket in the lamp housing
(Fig. 19).
(4) Install the lamp in the front fender. Install the
bottom mounting tab first then push lamp straight in
to secure in fender (Fig. 20).
(5) Install the front wheel splash shield retaining
pushpins and screws.
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULBS
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid and clear area by the rear
closure panel.
(2) Remove the pushpin and pull back the trunk
trim.
(3) Remove the (3) plastic retaining nuts and pull
the lamp assembly away from the vehicle (Fig. 21).
(4) Rotate the appropriate lamp socket and pull
straight out of the tail lamp assembly.
(5) Pull the lamp bulb straight from its socket.
Fig. 19 Side Repeater Lamp Socket
1 ± BULB SOCKET
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
Fig. 20 Side Repeater Lamp Retaining Tabs
1 ± RETAINING TABS
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
3 ± FENDER
Fig. 21 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
8L - 10 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bulb in its socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the lamp socket in the tail lamp assem-
bly.
(4) Position the tail lamp assembly and install the
(3) plastic retaining nuts (Fig. 22). Torque the nuts to
4.5 N´m (40in. lbs.).
(5) Install the trunk trim on the rear closure
panel.
Fig. 22 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
PLLAMPS 8L - 11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(4) Gently pull the outboard side of the headlamp
module straight out to disengage the locating pin in
the headlamp housing from the fender.
(5) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, gently pull the headlamp modulestraight out far enough to access the electrical con-
nections (Fig. 4).
(6) Disconnect the headlamp bulb, front turn sig-
nal lamp bulb, and the 4-way electrical connector
located at the bottom of the headlamp module.
NOTE: The turn signal and 4-way electrical connec-
tors have a primary and secondary latch system.
(7) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, remove the headlamp module
from the vehicle (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, position the headlamp module
and restore the electrical connections.
(2) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, insert the inboard side of the
headlamp module behind the fascia. Position the
headlamp locating pin into the slotted hole in the
fender.
(3) Install the (2) headlamp module retaining
screws (Fig. 5). Torque the bolts to 4.5 N´m (40 in.
lbs.).
NOTE: The outboard headlamp module retaining
screw must pass through the hole in the bottom of
the headlamp housing to properly secure the head-
lamp module.
(4) Install the upper front fascia retaining screw
(Fig. 5).
(5) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 2 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
Fig. 3 Headlamp Module Retaining Bolts
1 ± HEADLAMP MODULE RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± FASCIA RETAINING SCREW
Fig. 4 Removing Headlamp Module
PLLAMPS 8L - 13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SIDE REPEATER LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and pushpins securing the
appropriate front wheel splash shield. Reach between
the fender and splash shield to access the rear of the
side repeater lamp. Depress the top and bottom
mounting tabs to release the lamp from the fender
(Fig. 14).
(2) Rotate the side repeater lamp socket clockwise
and remove the lamp from the lamp housing (Fig.
15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lamp socket in the lamp housing
(Fig. 16).
(2) Install the lamp in the front fender. Install the
bottom mounting tab first then push lamp straight in
to secure in fender (Fig. 17).
(3) Install the front wheel splash shield retaining
pushpins and screws.
Fig. 14 Side Repeater Lamp Retaining Tabs
1 ± RETAINING TABS
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
3 ± FENDER
Fig. 15 Side Repeater Lamp Socket
1 ± BULB SOCKET
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
Fig. 16 Side Repeater Lamp Socket
1 ± BULB SOCKET
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
Fig. 17 Side Repeater Lamp Retaining Tabs
1 ± RETAINING TABS
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
3 ± FENDER
PLLAMPS 8L - 17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)